Simple, savory cocktails celebrate the sunny days of summer

While the summer garden might be bountiful, the ingredients do not have to be used just on the plate. Savory cocktails are having a moment. These four beverages are earthy, nuanced, and quite refreshing.

Cocktail trends come and go. Although there is a moment for a movie themed concoction and certain liquors can surge to the forefront, the evolution of flavors keeps cocktail lovers engaged. It is more than just throwing ingredients in a glass without concept. Each item builds on another and has people intrigued by the combination.

Recently, Mezcal UNIÓN shared four cocktails that put the garden in the glass. Given that mezcal can have a more robust, earthy flavor, it lends itself to pair with a variety of flavors. From robust spices to refreshing cucumbers, these savory cocktails awaken the palate to a new drinking experience.

Four savory cocktails to shake up now.

Mezcal UNIÓN Apium

Celery is often a common garnish in a Bloody Mary. While that added vegetable makes some people feel a little more balanced, this savory cocktail uses the celery bitters to add a brightness to the libation. The garnish is fun, but it is all about a slightly zesty cocktail.

Mezcal UNIÓN Apium

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Mezcal UNIÓN Uno
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz lime juice
• 4 of dashes celery bitter

Instructions:

Add all ingredients in a shaker. Add ice and shake. Double strain over a glass with ice. Celery microgreens and celery salt as a garnish.

Mezcal UNIÓN Hoja Santa

While fried green tomatoes might be a Southern staple, the flavor a green tomato is quite enjoyable. In this cocktail, the slightly tart green tomato juice combined with the tarragon and a slightly sweet wine is quite balanced. It might not necessarily be the classic brunch cocktail, but it could be a memorable swap.

Mezcal UNIÓN Hoja Santa

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Mezcal UNIÓN Uno
• 0.5 oz Riesling Wine infused with tarragon
• 1 oz green tomato juice

Instructions:

• Add all ingredients to a shaker. Add ice and shake. Double strain over a glass with ice. Use hoja santa as a garnish. Enjoy!

Mezcal UNIÓN Mezcalade

While many people love a spritz on a hot day, the cocktail glass needs more than just bubbles to satisfy. In this particular cocktail, the lavender aroma offers a relaxing note while the lime and cucumber are refreshing. It is a lovely aperitif on a warm day.

Mezcal UNIÓN Mezcalade

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Mezcal UNIÓN Uno
• 1 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 oz club soda
• Lavender Sprig
• Cucumber Ribbon

Instructions:

• Mix Mezcal UNIÓN Uno, lime juice, and simple syrup in media highball glass with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with lavender sprig and cucumber ribbon.

Mezcal UNIÓN Coriander Paloma

A paloma is a popular cocktail on a warm, sunny day. In this version, the Coriander Cordial is surprising. It could have people rethinking how they feel about the divisive spice.

Mezcal UNIÓN Coriander Paloma

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Mezcal UNIÓN Uno
• 1 oz Coriander Cordial
• 1 bottle grapefruit soda (Squirt or Jarritos)

Instructions:

• Rim a glass with coriander salt. Add all ingredients to glass. Add ice and stir. Use pineapple slices as garnish. Enjoy!